Working Papers

The study utilises the integrated household panel data to identify agricultural diversification strategies in Malawi, assess how household welfare varies with agricultura [...]

Agricultural diversification and commercialization are widely seen as effective strategies for increasing household income, reducing poverty, and improving food and nutri [...]

The threat of extreme tropical weather impacting Malawi is rising. In over 130 years of recorded history up to 1980, only a single storm made landfall on the coast of Moz [...]

This study investigates the potential of Malawi's groundnut sector to enhance smallholder food security and diversify agricultural production, alongside the risks posed b [...]

Maize prices fluctuate significantly throughout the year in Malawi, creating winners and losers depending on who is selling and who is buying the staple at different time [...]

Extreme weather shocks manifested through the late onset of rains, prolonged dry spells, droughts, and floods have increased in frequency and intensity over the past five [...]

Insect farming, particularly Black Soldier Fly (BSF) farming, is an emerging and ecologically friendly agricultural opportunity in sub-Saharan Africa, with a focus on Mal [...]

Mega farms have the potential to transform Malawian agriculture. While the establishment of new mega-farms is supported, strengthening existing large farms by enhancing t [...]

Malawi has been a trend-setter for agricultural policies in Africa for decades. The countryʼs focus on maximizing staple production through input subsidies, mainly for fe [...]

Although input subsidies are a popular policy intervention in Malawi, it remains unknown whether they improve productivity of nutrient-dense crops such as legumes, dietar [...]